In spite of all the rain parts of the Southeast have had this year, there are areas that are quite dry and where producers are having to irrigate. But irrigating where it is not needed wastes water and energy to pump, so you want to make sure you are watering appropriately. Here are a couple of articles that discuss the benefits of using soil moisture sensors but also how you have to use them carefully.
VSCNews: Soil Moisture Sensors Benefit Florida Farmers
Southeast Farm Press: Weigh the sensor’s readings before blindly triggering irrigation
